Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah’s Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado’s Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share their “Disagree Better” initiative. They affirm the need to "disagree without hating eac

Is the Electoral College the best way to elect a president?

Mar 12th, 2024 48m 21s

Historian Allen Guelzo of Princeton University and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to delve into our presidential election process, its history, and arguments for (and against) reform.

What is the Role of Traditional Media in a Presidential Election?

Feb 27th, 2024 47m 1s

Natalie Allison, national political reporter for Politico, and Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for The Washington Post, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to examine the evolving role of traditional media in a modern presidential campaign.

Can a Third-Party Candidate Succeed?

Feb 13th, 2024 44m 56s

Dan DiSalvo, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Bill Galston, a senior fellow at Brookings and Wall Street Journal columnist, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss our two-party system and if a third

Is Our Primary System Working?

Jan 30th, 2024 53m 43s

Galen Druke, host and producer of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast and Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and host of The Remnant podcast, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the modern presidential primary system – h

Phil and Bill Discuss Their Political Parties

Jan 16th, 2024 33m 19s

To kick off Season Four, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam reveal why they chose to be part of their respective political parties and how they are squaring their own values with America’s evolving political landscape. The

Phil & Bill Talk Immigration Policy

Dec 19th, 2023 26m 59s

In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share their own perspectives on immigration, modeling the type of civil debate that “You Might Be Right” seeks to foster. From controlling the border to dealing wit

Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy

Nov 7th, 2023 42m 15s

As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion about democratic engagement, running for office, and her advice for business leaders.

Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves

Oct 31st, 2023 51m 24s

Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the Amer

Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith

Oct 17th, 2023 44m 57s

Recorded live at Launch Tennessee’s 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy.

Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham

Oct 3rd, 2023 47m 5s

Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what’

How will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier

Sep 19th, 2023 52m 3s

Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to dig into the good, the bad, and the unknown

How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson

Sep 5th, 2023 46m 43s

Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about their efforts to safeguard elections and combat misinformation.

Why are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt

Jul 18th, 2023 48m 4s

Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy and the future of local news.

Do we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen

Jul 4th, 2023 36m 15s

Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy. Allen discusses her work on civics education as the founding

Are Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib

Jun 20th, 2023 46m 56s

Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington's Mount Vernon to explore the merits and drawbac

Do we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education? - with Robert Pondiscio and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean

Jun 7th, 2023 51m 20s

Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to as

What are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja’Ron Smith

May 23rd, 2023 40m 14s

Economist and Arnold Ventures' incoming Exec. Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Jennifer Doleac, and Ja'Ron Smith, Partner with Dentons Global Advisors and fmr. Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy, join Governors Bredesen

Why is it so controversial to teach American history today? – with Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson

May 10th, 2023 47m 8s

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and Founder and President of the Woodson Center, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the controversy over teaching United States history

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Introducing season 2 of “You Might Be Right”

May 10th, 2023 4m 2s

In Season 2, hosts and former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen hit the road, recording live episodes from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and from Mount Vernon outside of Washington D.C. Taking on topics including

Am I using my morals as a weapon or a gift? - with Arthur Brooks

Dec 20th, 2022 35m 37s

Dr. Arthur Brooks joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to offer practical strategies for navigating disagreements in everyday life. Recorded live at the Baker Center, Brooks, a renowned author, Harvard professor, and happiness expert, notes that

What is the future of global trade? - with Fred Smith and Tim Fitzgerald

Nov 22nd, 2022 43m 25s

FedEx Founder/Executive Chairman Frederick Smith and Texas Tech economics professor Tim Fitzgerald join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about how the US can balance global trade and competing national priorities. Smith contends

What is the Senate filibuster and why should we care? – with Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker

Nov 15th, 2022 45m 35s

Former Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the filibuster for a special episode, recorded live at the Baker Center in Knoxville in September 2022. Use of the filibuster, a rule that pr

What still ails us a decade after the Affordable Care Act? – with Nancy-Ann DeParle and Larry Van Horn

Oct 26th, 2022 46m 34s

Senior Obama official Nancy-Ann DeParle and Vanderbilt professor Larry Van Horn join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a lookback on the decade after the passage of the Affordable Care Act and offer perspectives on lowering costs and improving

What can be done about the affordable housing crisis? – with Laurie Goodman and Erskine Bowles

Oct 19th, 2022 46m 18s

Erskine Bowles, former White House Chief of Staff, and Laurie Goodman, an Institute fellow and founder of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the affordable housing crisis. Goo